JOYB19's Blogs

Completed a full week of weight training and put together a weekly work out schedule just for me! I started that this morning - you read it right - this MORNING! Not sure if I want to keep up with a morning work out. I'm really a night owl but I... Read more

So, with the weightlifting and strength training stuff, it take a bit to see any results. However, I've read that you can tell you've done a good workout by the muscle soreness and stiffness 3-6 days out. Ok - I'm pretty sure Tuesday's work out ... Read more

I adjusted the exercise tracker on SP for more cardio and strength training...holy cannoli - the calorie limit is to the moon! I couldn't eat everything I was supposed to for the weight training! I know there are a couple more pounds hanging off... Read more

I start my weight training program officially tomorrow. I think today could count, albeit unofficially, since all my yard work was hefting cinder blocks around. I also moved everything out of my public storage unit in order to cut monthly expens... Read more

I decided to go back to weight training. Cutting calories just isn't enough to make a difference in the way I feel. Actually, I think I felt weaker, and less motivated cutting the calories back so far. For me, it just doesn't seem sustainable.
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I led the warm up in karate class this evening. The instructor said, "make 'em sweat!", so I did - hee hee hee! I'm still a little giddy about it because there was the class of 25+ kids, all teenagers and below, and me, the 46 year old is tasked... Read more

Today in Master Weapons class, we began learning nunchaku! That's nunchuks for anyone who doesn't speak Japanese. I think, if I don't clock myself in the head too hard, I might be able to wield these things! We start with only one. That's a good... Read more

I've done that impulsive eating thing again this weekend. I didn't bother tracking food Friday or Saturday - I couldn't remember half what I put in down my gullet.
Senseless - nibbling at everything in sight won't shorten the path to my d... Read more

I've had a couple weeks where life is just speeding along so fast it goes airborne when it hits a speed bump & bottoms out on the other side. Have you ever done that with a car? I did - the "speed bump" was actually a set of train tracks. I thin... Read more

My daughter is graduating this weekend with a Bachelors of Fine Arts - Illustration! It has been such a pleasure raising my precious "little" girl. I am so proud of her accomplishments! Watching her interact with the gallery visitors and sell he... Read more

The season of picnics kicked off today in my sister's back yard. That's right! Everything on the table except for the meat and some fruit was pretty much off my official "diet". What's to be done in a situation like that?
My confession: Yo... Read more

The scale moved the last couple weeks! I can't believe it - I thought it was broken, but it actually reads that I've lost a couple pounds! YAY! I have only four pounds to shed to reach my first goal weight.
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Still no change on the scale, but I guess I've needed to work on my attitude first! At least I've not gained any weight!
I've worked on avoiding processed foods in my diet. I'm adding flavorful vegetables and low calorie fruits as snacks, ... Read more

So, I'm maintaining my current weight. I still hope to drop another 8 or 9 pounds before daughter's big wedding day. I still can do it, if I get cracking! I continue to be mindful about my fitness. I actually raised the weight for my arms this ... Read more